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Fight Over Student Debt Cancellation Hits Supreme Court

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After months of uncertainty for borrowers, the Biden administration’s student loan debt cancellation program, which offers $10,000 of relief to those making up to $125,000 and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, came before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, in oral arguments that stretched for over an hour past their scheduled time.

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How Net Price Calculators Can Better Serve Students

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

To help address this problem, beginning in 2011, federal legislation required that all Title IV participating institutions – those receiving federal student aid funds – add a Net Price Calculator (NPC) to their websites. It also requires that institutions break down all grants by category and source.

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Jk Jk (The CARES Act Returns)

Moneyman

That’s what’s happening with the Student Eligibility rules for CARES Grant funds. The agreement says that schools “…[retain] discretion to determine the amount of each individual emergency financial aid grant consistent with all applicable laws including non-discrimination laws.”

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When Is the FAFSA Due? 3 Essential Deadlines

Student Loan Hero

If you apply early, not only will you meet all the various FAFSA deadlines, but you might also get more financial aid for college. 3 dates to know Since some financial aid is doled out on a first-come, first-served basis, it’s a good idea to submit the FAFSA as soon as you can. Here are the details you should know about….

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If it is on the Internet, it must be true (CARES Act update)

Moneyman

Almost an approach of “ trust, but verify “ So I can understand if you might not believe what I am about to tell you when it relates to the HEERF Funds from the CARES Grant. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e.,